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June 27, 2018

streaming movies and shows you can both agree on

June 27, 2018

You all know how I’m a fan of time together that doesn’t involve TV or a movie. But as a parent, I have a little more grace. Because sometimes there aren’t babysitters. Sometimes plans change. And sometimes you’re just too stinking tired to get up off the couch, dress up, and go out.

On those nights, whether formal or just to hang after a long day, do this. Order in some food, get comfortable, and spend less time arguing over which movie or show to watch. Here’s a list of movies for any occasion, ones that you can both agree on.

Action

Superhero movies usually win with us, because they have a bunch of elements – action, humor, relationships, suspense.

Movies:

Thor Ragnarok (N)

Guardians of the Galaxy (N)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (N)

Doctor Strange (N)

Star Wars Rogue One (N)

The Bourne Ultimatum (N)

Star Trek (A)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (N)

Shows:

The Flash (N)

Thrillers

We just aren’t gory movie people. But we do love some decent suspense.

Movies:

The Village (N)

Murder on the Orient Express (A)

Shows:

Sherlock Holmes (N)

Stranger Things (N)

Based on a True Story

This is another category that is usually a winner for us. It’s cool to dig more into a story we think we know, or to learn about something new.

Movies:

The King’s Speech (N)

Woman in Gold (N)

42 (N)

Queen of Katwe (N)

The Founder (N)

Walt Before Mickey (N)

The Conspirator (A)

Shows:

The Crown (N)

Comedy

Movies:

Meet the Parents (N)

The Burbs (A)

Spaceballs (A)

Ghostbusters (N)

Shows:

Parks and Recreation (N)

The Office (N)

Sweet

Tread lightly. Romantic movies aren’t for everyone. But there are some sweet, imaginative movies that are fun to watch together.

Movies:

Midnight in Paris (N)

The Bucket List (N)

The Ultimate Gift (A)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (N)

August Rush (A)

Hugo (A)

A Man Called Ove (A)

Dead Poets Society (N)

Cartoons

I know, I know. If you parent all day, why would you want to watch cartoons at night? Honestly, the lighthearted movies sometimes are just right after a long day.

Movies:

Boss Baby (N)

Coco (N)

Despicable Me 3 (N)

Sing (N)

Disney Short Films Collection (N)

Okay, your turn – which movies do you like to watch with your significant other?